7/12/2022     Topic: Conversation Class Kickoff

“Kickoff” means to start something or begin something. 

Kickoff is a noun, verb, and adjective.

 

Listen to the recording of Today's Words and Small Group Questions

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EXAMPLES

Noun: In soccer, a kickoff starts each half of the game.

Verb: We kick off the new year with a party.

Adjective: In the kickoff class, we meet the new teachers and students.

Today’s Words

 

skill / language skill

listen / speak / read / write

goal / personal goal

holiday: July 4 is Independence Day. Also, called 4^th of July

new holiday: June 19 is Juneteenth. Also, called Freedom Day

 

Small Group Questions

1.   What did you do during the summer break?

2. What classes are you taking in summer quarter? For example, ESOL 2/3 or Ready to Work. When do your classes meet?

3.   We practice 2 language skills in Conversation class. What are they?

4.   Name 2 personal goals you have for Conversation Class. For example, I want to learn new vocabulary.

5.   American Independence Day was last week, July 4^th. Did you celebrate the holiday? How?

6.   Americans like to have a cookout on the 4^th? What is a cookout? What are popular cookout foods? Do you like to have a cookout?

7.   Is there an Independence Day in your home country? What is the date? How do people celebrate it?

8.  Americans celebrated a new federal holiday on June 19th, called Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a blend of two words: June and Nineteenth. What does the holiday celebrate?

9.  Juneteenth is also called Freedom Day. It celebrates the end of slavery of Black Americans. What is the name of the U.S. president who ended slavery?

10. On Thursday, we will get to know our classmates and teachers. Name two things you would like to know about your classmates. Your teacher.

 

Conversation Class Goals

Students will:

1. Listen to and speak English

2. Understand English when someone speaks to you

3. Ask for help when speaking English

4. Get to know your teachers and classmates

 

Conversation Class Rules

1.       Come to class on time at 9:00am.

2.       Free Talk Time is at 8:45am. Come early.

3.       Call or Email if you cannot come to class. 

Phone: 206-329-9972 or Email: Cynthia@putnamprice.com or JMaas1986@gmail.com

4.       Read the class blog. https://lsconvoam.blogspot.com/

 

When you don’t understand, what can you say?

1. I don’t understand. Can you say it again?

2. Can you speak slowly?

3. I don’t understand. Can you explain what?

4. I didn’t hear you. Can you speak louder?

5. Can you give an example?

 

A conversation is good when:

Everyone takes turns talking.

You ask your classmates questions.

We express our feelings and opinions.

We respect different opinions.

We help each other.